Samsung chief Lee cleared of charges in 2015 merger case
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee was found not guilty of accounting fraud and stock manipulation by a Seoul court.
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Fri Aug 12 2022
S.Korea's Yoon pardons Samsung's Jay Y. Lee to counter 'economic crisis'
Justice Minister Han Dong Hoon said the business leader was needed to help overcome a "national economic crisis".
Fri Aug 12 2022
Korean PM to recommend presidential pardon for Samsung's Lee
If Yoon agrees, the pardon could come around the time of South Korea's Independence Day on Aug. 15, when they are traditionally handed out.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Samsung leader Lee pleads guilty to unlawful use of sedative
Staff at a clinic where Lee received the sedative, who are being tried separately, have denied wrongdoing.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Thinner and contrite, Samsung's leader walks out of jail on parole
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee, convicted of bribery and embezzlement, walked out of prison on parole today.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Korea's business leaders call on Moon to free jailed Samsung boss Lee
Business leaders have highlighted the need for Lee to be active to retain South Korea's leading position in the chip industry.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee attends trial amid calls for pardon
Lee made his first public appearance since being jailed in January, as he attended court to face charges of fraud and stock manipulation.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Samsung's Lee receives 30-month prison term in bribery trial
The Seoul High Court found Lee guilty of bribery, embezzlement and concealment of criminal proceeds worth about $7.8 million.
Mon Jan 18 2021
Samsung's Lee faces sentencing for bribery charge after four years of trials
If Lee is jailed, he will be sidelined from major decision making at Samsung Electronics as it strives to overtake competitors.
Sun Jan 17 2021
Funeral send-off held for late Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee
His passing raised expectations for stake sales and a potential restructuring of the sprawling business empire.
Wed Oct 28 2020
How Samsung's ownership may change as heirs take over from late Chairman Lee
Although the family is expected to maintaining control of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd but their combined direct stake ownership is only 5.8%.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Pewaris Samsung Jay Y. Lee bebas tuduhan rasuah
Mahkamah rayuan Korea Selatan pada Isnin membebaskan pewaris Samsung Group, Jay Y.Lee setelah setahun penahanan dan penjara lima tahun atas tuduhan memberikan rasuah kepada bekas presiden negara itu.
Mon Feb 05 2018
South Korean appeals court sets Samsung scion Lee free
A South Korean appeals court set Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee free after nearly a year of detention, suspending his 5-year jail term after he was convicted of bribing the country's former president.
Mon Feb 05 2018
Samsung Elec CEO Kwon Oh-hyun to step down from management
The surprise resignation comes as Kwon was expected to take a bigger role following the arrest of Samsung Group scion and heir apparent Jay Y. Lee in February on bribery charges.
Fri Oct 13 2017